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When negotiation conditions are unambiguous and clear, recent research discloses some gender differences in the possibilities of initiating a negotiation. For instance, one might not expect men to be more probable than women to start a negotiation for a supplier agreement or a customer contract. However, when the aptness of negotiating is not so clear—as is mostly the case for negotiating visibility, promotion opportunities, and resources—gender differences are likely to emerge.  Mostly, women view main promotions and assignments as a reward for performing a good job, so rather than negotiating with supervisors…

Combining the PoSH Act with a company’s framework and rules for abidance is only half of the work done to produce a more protected workplace for females. Taking actions to ensure and implement women’s safety in the workplace is the real and constructive solution. Furnishing infrastructural amenities such as upgraded surveillance for security, female cab drivers, late-night shuttle service, are some developments coming up in the work culture. Yet, changing mindsets is the fundamental solution. Few concrete steps for creating a more protected environment are as follows:  1. Generate and…